Citizenship Teacher

(Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN dependant on experience and qualifications)
Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Tooting, SW17 7DF Hours: Full-Time and Permanent

Closing Date: 29/10/2021


Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher who will be able to work with learners across the school. Class sizes are small, up to 8 students with a Learning Support Professional. Learners are expected to achieve a GCSE qualification in Citizenship.

Job Description – Citizenship Secondary Teacher

Person Specification

We are recruiting for a teacher with a specialism in delivering GCSE Citizenship with the experience of developing and implementing Citizenship curriculum.

You will have high expectations, a love of challenge and a determination to make a difference to the lives of our learners.

Person Specification – Citizenship Secondary Teacher

Further Information

The Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT) is a multi-academy trust which became the sponsor of Nightingale Community Academy on 1st September 2016. The Trust is a specialist provider with a strong track record in contributing to improving the education offer for young learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Nightingale Community Academy caters for learners aged 5-19 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health as their primary SEN need. Some learners also have Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or other learning difficulties. At Nightingale Community Academy we are committed to raising the expectations of our learner group, removing barriers to learning and delivering attainment at the highest level.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the reception on 020 8074 9096 or info@nightingaleca.org to make an appointment.

Application Guidance

To apply for the role please click here. You will be redirected to apply via our online TES portal.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered and you will be redirected to complete an application prior to shortlisting for interview.

Applications close:  12pm; Friday 29th October 2021

Interview:  Starting from the 1st of November 2021

Nightingale Community Academy and OHC&AT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The principal and leadership team, well supported by the Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust, have provided strong leadership, which has had a positive impact on the school’s effectiveness. As a result, there have been improvements in all areas, most noticeably in pupils’ behaviour and attitudes, the curriculum and in the wider opportunities for pupils.

Ofsted, February 2019

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